Eva Marengo Sánchez paints realistic still lifes of seemingly mundane subjects. The paintings displayed in the Vast and Varied exhibition celebrate her cultural heritage and document her upbringing in San Antonio, Texas. Marengo Sánchez captures snapshots of life to reveal the complex emotional experiences of memory, nostalgia, and loss. The painting titled "No, I can fix it! To: Tia Lupe," focuses on a broken chair that was once a fixture in Tia Lupe’s kitchen. Marengo Sánchez explores the complexities of grief, guilt, and regret that arise from attachment to an inanimate object. She delves into the intersection of longing, hope, love, and nostalgia, exploring deep, sentimental ties to the ordinary. The artist emphasizes objects, prioritizing the expression of emotional truth.